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@****: Yes I'd be happy to get my hands on the jdm 16's and EU 15s. Currently in negotiation to buy some 15s actually. Shift **** is currently skunk2. But I believe I ordered a legit oem jdm shift **** on eBay from Japan. We'll see when it gets here. Anyone wants to buy a skunk2 shift ****, lmk. I'll post a fs ad also soon. And yes, red oem back seats.
@bentlycoop: Yep I know about hmotors. I'm looking to get mint wheels, refurbished is fine. I've actually tried contacting (calling/email) hmotors a few times for a few different parts and never heard back from them. But they are located very close to me, so maybe I can just drive oveR.
Got the oem jdm shift **** installed, pretty sure it's real, on ebay from Japan. Good deal too imo, about $60 shipped. The skunk2 shift kno I had on is for sale. I'll make a fs post. Also, because type r, I got a white Satin silky form fitted indoor car cover for heR.
I didn't realize the oem cdm shift **** was leather. The titanium oem is the best no doubt, but I might have to get my hands on a cdm just to have around on the occasion when I want to go full on stock mode. But mine's not really cdm stock anymore with jdm front end etc.
Took heR up Angeles Crest today, first time driving up there actually. The jdm oem suspension is amazing imo. The handling overall is flat, and steering is impressive. Really enjoyed taking the turns and hearing the engine. Feels like such a solid car, all the boxes checked by the Honda engineers. Got a lot of thumbs up too.
Car is looking great man, love the simplicity! One way to keep the shift boot up that I've done is using an old valve cover hardware grommet (without the metal washer) and putting it on the shifter but under the shift boot. The grommet hole is a very snug fit so it holds it up nicely.
The jdm front conversion was done by one of the previous owners. Looks like they got a good one. Not sure if the lights were new or not at the time. I think she's been garaged and we'll cared for. I haven't restored the headlights since I got it.
Took heR in the canyons today, and on the snake. The handling of an R amazes me. It's so neutral and balanced. The lsd gives me a lot of confidence with traction and coming out of corners. Such better handling and steering than my gsr too. I should prob put some itr suspension on my gsr to get it more dialed in.
Noticed that I have a scuff on the right part of the front lip. Meh, don't know how that happened.
I've been gathering sets of my favorite wheels. I now have a set of jdm 16s, Eu 15s (thanks halszaj), and te37s. Eus are in mint condition, jdms are almost mint, and volks will need to be refurbished. Might try to get them refurbished in cw paint, hope that doesn't offend anyone. If anyone knows of a good wheel refurbisher in the LA area let me know.
05-16-2016, 01:12 PM
Re: Type-R 01-1322
